GEO Group says 3Q profit rose on strong demand in correctional, detention markets
GEO Group posts rise in 3Q profit on strong demand Office Depot reports wider 3rd-quarter loss, but adjusted results beat expectations
Office Depot sees wider 3Q loss, but beats Street Secret Service: Man held in Ghana in attempt to extort money from US congressmanBOCA RATON, Fla. — The U.S. Secret Service says a man is being held in the West African nation of Ghana after attempting to extort money from U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler. Millionaire insurance magnate pulls $16M pledge to Fla. university, blaming tough economyBOCA RATON, Fla. — One of Florida Atlantic University’s largest donors says he can’t fulfill a $16 million pledge to the school, blaming the tough economy. It had been the largest donation in the university’s history. SBA Communications posts wider-than-expected 2Q loss, as higher costs trumped stronger salesBOCA RATON, Fla. — SBA Communications Corp., which leases cell phone towers to wireless providers, on Tuesday posted a wider-than-expected loss for its second quarter as operating costs grew. Office Depot says private equity firm BC Partners invests $350M for 20 percent stakeBOCA RATON, Fla. — Office Depot Inc. said Tuesday that private equity firm BC Partners has made a $350 million investment through a preferred stock purchase, giving it a stake in the office supplies chain of approximately 20 percent. 18-year-old Lauren Embree of Marco Island, Fla., wins French Open qualifying eventBOCA RATON, Fla. — Teenager Lauren Embree has earned her first berth in a Grand Slam tournament by winning a French Open qualifying event held by the U.S. Tennis Association. South Florida boy, 13, buys plane ticket, takes flight to California without telling parentsBOCA RATON, Fla. — The parents of a 13-year-old South Florida boy are stunned he went unnoticed when he got on a plane to California. Office Depot moves to 1st-quarter loss on charges, but adjusted results top analyst estimatesBOCA RATON, Fla. — Office Depot Inc. said Tuesday that it moved to a first-quarter loss because of charges for a restructuring that included facility closings, but adjusted results beat Wall Street’s estimates. |